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A Mining Landscape
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Abstract: This Flash simulation shows copper mining and metallurgical extraction with alternative methods and uses of unit processes, especially emphasising the role and importance of new biotechnological alternatives (bioleaching).
Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center
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Abstract: provides information on careers, training, and professional development; environmental programs in high schools and colleges; curricula for high school and associate degree programs; and instructional units on 5 topics: water quality, a hazardous materials accident, environmental risk assessment, infectious ... More »
All about trash
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Abstract: Students will discover which kinds of trash break down naturally and which do not when they make their own landfills.
American Environmental Photographs, 1891-1936
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Abstract: consists of 4,500 photographs of natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities in the United States taken between 1891 and 1936. These photographs show a wide range of American topography and its forestation, aridity, shifting coastal dune complexes, and watercourses. Comparisons of early photographs ... More »
Animal environments: Day 2
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Abstract: Students will group animals using common characteristics. Students will develop an understanding of animal adaptations. This lesson is one in a series of lessons: Understanding Animal Adaptation: Day 1; Animal Environments: Day 2; Diamante Poetry Using Environments: Day 3. This is lesson two.
Biomagnification and bald eagles
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Abstract: In this activity, students will study biomagnification by using paper cutouts to represent food containing chemicals eaten by fish. The students will then repeat this activity but as an eagle collecting fish. The amount of chemicals taken in by each eagle will then be compared to amounts taken in by ... More »
Biome basics
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Abstract: This project involves the creation of a simple, yet effective display of the different biomes found on earth.
Cities, Industry, and Pollution in the Twentieth Century 1 from the course American Environmental and Cultural History
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Abstract: ESPM 160AC: American Environmental and Cultural History - Fall 2006. History of the American environment and the ways in which different cultural groups have perceived, used, managed, and conserved it from colonial times to the present. Cultures include American Indians and European and African Americans. ... More »
Cities, Industry, and Pollution in the Twentieth Century 2 from the course American Environmental and Cultural History
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Abstract: ESPM 160AC: American Environmental and Cultural History - Fall 2006. History of the American environment and the ways in which different cultural groups have perceived, used, managed, and conserved it from colonial times to the present. Cultures include American Indians and European and African Americans. ... More »
Coal Bed Methane: An Untapped Energy Resource and an Environmental Concern
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Abstract: This USGS fact sheet provides an initial look at coalbed methane as a resource as well as the detrimental effects of releasing gas and contaminated water into the environment during extraction. Information about the formation, location, and potential of coalbed methane as well as its drawbacks, are briefly ... More »
Cognitive and Behavioral Genetics, Spring 2001
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Abstract: How genetics can add to our understanding of cognition, language, emotion, personality, and behavior. Use of gene mapping to estimate risk factors for psychological disorders and variation in behavioral and personality traits. Mendelian genetics, genetic mapping techniques, and statistical analysis of ... More »
Course Introduction from the course American Environmental and Cultural History
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Abstract: ESPM 160AC: American Environmental and Cultural History - Fall 2006. History of the American environment and the ways in which different cultural groups have perceived, used, managed, and conserved it from colonial times to the present. Cultures include American Indians and European and African Americans. ... More »
Decomposition
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Abstract: Students will observe decomposition in a pile of grass clippings and in a compost heap over time.
Decomposition in freshwater
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Abstract: This lesson includes hands-on activities to demonstrate the process of decomposition in a freshwater ecosystem. It also focuses on the importance of decomposition and its critical role in the food chain.
Discovering how to take care of our natural resources
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Abstract: This lesson focuses on our natural resources and the effect our actions have on them. Students explore this concept through discussion, matching, literature, cause and effect, and writing.
Earth and Environmental Science and Technology: Research Overview
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Abstract: examines questions that scientists are pursuing: What part do we play in earth's changing climate? What can rock layers tell us about earth's history? How can we understand the forces that lead to earthquakes and volcanoes? How can organisms live without sunlight? How do long-term changes affect earth's ... More »
Earth Day poems using KidPix
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Abstract: Students will learn about Earth Day and their responsibility to the earth by creating Earth Day poems using KidPix.
Ecosystem problem solving
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Abstract: Students will apply their knowledge of ecosystems and the interdependence of plants and animals to creatively solve problems.
Encyclopedia of Earth
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Abstract: The Encyclopedia of Earth is an electronic reference about the earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. It is a collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's work. The articles are written in non-technical ... More »
Environment and Society, Fall 2002
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Abstract: Examines the environment and social impacts of industrial society with a focus on the regulation of pollution, eliminating sweatshops, urbanization, and new risks. Analysis of current and emerging policies and programs that seek to respond to environmental problems, including governmental, private sector, ... More »